Why choose this Toronto tour ?
18+ Discover a secret holiday chapter in the history of 1800s Toronto. From gifts of diamonds to secret Santas, our city’s sex workers and madams also celebrated the holidays. Learn more on our limited edition holiday tour led by a university professor and PhD candidates.
This tour is based on a decade of archival research that uncovered the locations of 100 brothels in 1800s Toronto and provides an immersive cultural and historical experience. Gain insider knowledge of these newly discovered true histories of Old Toronto’s prostitution economy from 1837-1920. Learn about the women who worked here, how they survived their jobs, and the city’s booming brothel culture– and what it was like in our city’s bawdy houses over the winter holidays.
Artifacts, photographs, stories, and architectural secrets contribute to this memorable experience. This 90 minute tour honours these historical workers and the many stories our town founders hoped would stay hidden forever.
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What makes Holiday Edition: Historic Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Explore the secrets hiding in Old Toronto’s historic neighborhood. This tour reveals the scandalous histories of buildings you might pass by every day.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 18+ Not recommended for children.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Holiday Edition: Historic Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour
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Holiday Edition: Historic Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guided Tour of Unmarked Historic Sites
- Secret histories of Old Toronto’s most infamous brothels
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Brothels of Old Toronto.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Toronto.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 17 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please bring a screenshot of your booking with you at the start of the tour
